The Wise or the Foolish

Tuesday Devotional: Power packed, wisdom, guiding book of Proverbs.

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TODAY’S SCRIPTURES PROVERBS 10:1-32

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death. The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth. He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot. The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin. Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin. The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense. The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin. The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor. The wages of the righteous is life, but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death. Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool. Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues. The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense. The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it. A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom. What the wicked dread will overtake them; what the righteous desire will be granted. When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever. As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so are sluggards to those who send them. The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short. The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing. The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless, but it is the ruin of those who do evil. The righteous will never be uprooted, but the wicked will not remain in the land. From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be silenced. The lips of the righteous know what finds favor, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.

CATHY’S THOUGHTS PROVERBS 10:1-32

THE WISE

• You bring joy to others (father)
• Your integrity will deliver you
• You will always have provision
• Your work ethic equals wealth       
• Your wisdom for planning ahead is prudent
• You will receive blessings
• Your name will bring blessings
• You accept correction
• Your integrity equals security
• Your words bring life
• Your love covers all things 
• You have wisdom
• You store up knowledge
• You will have wealth
• You will have a righteous life
• Your discipline you show the way of life
• You are prudent and careful with your words
• Your words are valuable
• Your words help and heal others
• You will receive wealth as a blessing
• You think before you speak
• You will have what you desire because of your right living
• You will stand firm during the storms of life
• Your life will be long because of your reverence to the Lord
• Your life will be full of joy
• Your God is your refuge
• Your words bring healing and help
• You will find favor because of your words

THE FOOLISH

• You bring grief to others (mother)
• You way of obtaining things have no value
• You will be without provision
• Your laziness equals poverty
• You will miss the blessings because of your laziness
• Your sin will cause violence to overwhelm you
• Your name will rot
• You don’t listen to correction
• Your deceit and deception will equal ruin
• Your unkindness cause grief and pain
• Your hatred causes conflict
• You will bring pain to yourself
• You invite ruin by your words
• You bring on poverty
• You will bring on sin and death
• Your lack of discipline will lead others into sin
• Your gossip is foolish and dangerous
• Your words are of little value
• You will die because of your stupidity
• You will toil endlessly for wealth and never obtain it
• You enjoy hurting others
• You will endure your wicked thoughts
• You will be wiped out by storms
• Your life will be short because of your sins
• You will never achieve your dreams because they are wicked
• You will never have a place of peace or safety
• Your words will not be heard  
• You will die from the words you speak

DAILY DEVOTIONALS

DAILY DEVOTIONALS are biblical based mini studies to encourage you, help you grow on your journey, and to inspire you to share with others!

• Sunday: Video teachings with a variety of teachers, bishops, and pastors.
• Monday: Hearing from God Each Morning (365 Daily Devotional) Joyce Meyer
• Tuesday: Study of a book in the bible along with scripture readings (Proverbs)
• Wednesday: Jesus Calling; Enjoying Peace in His Presence (365 Daily Devotional) Sarah Young
• Thursday: Becoming A Vessel God Can use; Donna Partow
• Friday: Devotions from the Mountains by Lisa Ham
• Saturday: Created For Excellence; 12 Keys to Godly Success, Kevin Baerg